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Triumph Tiger 900

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Tiger 900

₹ 14,40,000ex-showroom · last updated 2026

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Engine
888cc
Power
106.5bhp
Mileage
21.2kmpl
Weight
219kg
EMI starting from ₹5,000/month · subject to bank approval
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Triumph Tiger 900 — Overview

The Triumph Tiger 900 is a adventure bike available at a price range of Rs. 14,40,000 - Rs. 16,15,000 in India. It comes in 2 variants and 6 colours. It is powered by a 888 cc BS6 Phase 2 engine and has a ARAI mileage of 21.2 kmpl. With both front and rear disc brakes, the Triumph Tiger 900 comes with anti-locking braking system. The Tiger 900 bike weighs 219 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 20 liters. It develops a power output of 106.5 bhp and a torque of 90 Nm.

The Triumph Tiger 900 is the rare big adventure bike that feels smaller than it is. At 219 kg with a 820mm seat, it hides its weight so well below 30 kmph that riders stepping up from a 400cc bike often walk away from a test ride wondering what the fuss about ADV heft was about. Prices start at Rs 14.40 Lakh for the GT and Rs 16.15 Lakh for the Rally Pro, ex-showroom.

What you are really paying for is the 888cc T-plane triple. Triumph's 1-3-2 firing order gives it the low-rev shove of a twin and the top-end rush of a triple, and at 106.5 bhp and 90 Nm it out-muscles almost everything else in the midsize ADV class. The 2024 update added 13 percent more power, a redesigned seat and better vibration damping, and the Brembo Stylema front calipers are lifted straight out of superbike territory.

The honest catch is money. This is a CBU import, so the Rs 14.40 Lakh ex-showroom becomes roughly Rs 15.96 Lakh on-road in Delhi, Rs 16.53 Lakh in Mumbai and Rs 17.68 Lakh in Bengaluru - and service costs climbed 20 to 30 percent after Bajaj took over Triumph's India operations. If you tour 15,000 km a year, the Tiger 900 is worth every rupee. If it is going to sit in a Mumbai parking lot doing 200 km a month, a Honda Transalp XL750 will do most of the job for less money and a lot less service hassle.

What We Like

  • The 888cc T-plane triple is the best engine in the midsize ADV class - 106.5 bhp and 90 Nm with real low-rev tractability and a three-cylinder soundtrack owners rate as the single best thing about the bike
  • Hides its 219 kg remarkably well; the weight disappears below 30 kmph, which makes it genuinely usable in Mumbai and Bengaluru traffic instead of just on highways
  • Touring comfort is class-leading - the 2024 seat redesign and 820-840mm adjustable perch let owners knock out 700-1,000 km days, and the 20-litre tank gives a real 400-450 km range
  • Fully loaded as standard: Brembo Stylema 4-piston front calipers, cornering ABS and traction control, cruise control, heated grips and a 7-inch TFT with turn-by-turn navigation

What Could Be Better

  • Vibrations build through the bars and pegs past 110-120 kmph. The 2024 update improved it with heavier bar-end weights and damped handlebar mounts, but on a long NH44 slog it is still the complaint Indian owners raise most
  • Running costs are steep and rising - spares and service went up 20-30 percent after the Bajaj takeover, the engine service kit alone is around Rs 18,800, and the service network thins out fast outside the metros
  • CBU import duty makes the on-road figure brutal (a Rally Pro is close to Rs 19.81 Lakh in Bengaluru), and the GT still charges roughly Rs 43,531 extra for a quickshifter the Rally Pro gets as standard

Editor's Verdict

Should You Buy the Triumph Tiger 900?

The Tiger 900 is the midsize adventure bike to buy if you actually ride long distances - the triple, the brakes and the touring comfort are genuinely worth the premium, and the GT at Rs 14.40 Lakh is the sensible pick for 90 percent of Indian buyers. Just go in with your eyes open about the running costs: this is a CBU import with metro-heavy service coverage and parts pricing that has climbed sharply. Buy it to tour on, not to commute on, and it will make sense.

Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat is the Triumph Tiger 900 price in India?▾
The Triumph Tiger 900 price in India starts at Rs 14,40,000 for the GT and goes up to Rs 16,15,000 for the Rally Pro (ex-showroom). The ex-showroom price is the same in Delhi, Mumbai and every other city because Triumph India fixes it nationally. Two special editions sit in between: the Alpine Edition at Rs 15,35,000 and the Desert Edition at Rs 16,05,000.
QWhat is the on-road price of the Triumph Tiger 900 in Delhi and Mumbai?▾
The Tiger 900 GT costs Rs 15,95,637 on-road in Delhi and Rs 16,53,237 in Mumbai. The Rally Pro comes to Rs 17,87,383 in Delhi and Rs 18,51,983 in Mumbai. Bengaluru is the most expensive major market at Rs 17,68,149 for the GT, because Karnataka's road tax on this price bracket is roughly double Delhi's.
QWhat is the real-world mileage of the Triumph Tiger 900 in city and highway riding?▾
The ARAI-certified mileage is 21.2 kmpl. Indian owners report 19-21 kmpl on highways at a steady cruise and closer to 15-17 kmpl in heavy city traffic. Against the 20-litre tank, that works out to a realistic 400-450 km of touring range between fill-ups.
QWhat is the EMI for the Triumph Tiger 900 base variant?▾
A Tiger 900 GT financed in Delhi works out to roughly Rs 43,675 per month over a 36-month tenure at around 6 percent on the full on-road amount of Rs 15,95,637. The Rally Pro comes to about Rs 48,930 a month on the same terms. Most buyers put down 10-20 percent, and a longer 60-month tenure cuts the monthly figure but adds significant total interest.
QWhat is the service cost and service interval for the Triumph Tiger 900 in India?▾
Triumph specifies a service interval of 10,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Owners report the engine service kit alone costs around Rs 18,800 and a chain-and-sprocket replacement runs close to Rs 20,000. Spares and labour rose 20-30 percent after Bajaj took over Triumph's India operations, so budget realistically if you cover high annual mileage.
QIs the Triumph Tiger 900 good for long-distance touring in India?▾
Yes - it is one of the best midsize touring options sold here. The 20-litre tank and 19-21 kmpl real-world efficiency give a 400-450 km range, the 2024 seat redesign lets owners do 700-1,000 km days, and cruise control and heated grips come as standard. The one caveat is vibration through the bars and pegs past 110-120 kmph on long highway stints.
QIs the Triumph Tiger 900 seat height manageable for shorter riders?▾
The GT's seat is adjustable between 820mm and 840mm, which most riders around 5'7" and above manage comfortably at the lower setting. The Rally Pro sits much taller at 860-880mm and is genuinely difficult below 5'8" without Triumph's low-seat accessory. If seat height is a concern, test-ride the GT first - it also hides its 219 kg well at low speed.
QHow does the Triumph Tiger 900 compare with the Honda Transalp XL750?▾
The Tiger 900 GT costs Rs 14,40,000 against the 2026 Transalp XL750's Rs 13,20,000 - about Rs 1.2 Lakh apart ex-showroom. The Triumph gives you 106.5 bhp from an 888cc triple, Brembo Stylema brakes and a 20-litre tank; the Honda counters with 90.5 bhp from a 755cc twin, an E-Clutch, a far wider service network and materially lower running costs. If you tour heavily the Tiger justifies itself, otherwise the Honda is the easier bike to own.

Rivals to Consider

Honda Transalp XL750
Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE
Ducati DesertX
Triumph Tiger 1200